Position: Education
Coordinator
Organization: Friends Uniting for Nature
Society
Location: Victoria, British
Columbia
Coordinator
Organization: Friends Uniting for Nature
Society
Location: Victoria, British
Columbia
Friends
Uniting for Nature (FUN) Society
Uniting for Nature (FUN) Society
Is
seeking a dynamic Education Coordinator for a permanent position
seeking a dynamic Education Coordinator for a permanent position
The
Education Coordinator would organize and implement our summer day camps
during the summer months, and our FU
Education Coordinator would organize and implement our summer day camps
during the summer months, and our FU
N Champs Social Change program during the
school year. This position would also involve outreach to schools, program
development and expansion.
About
FUN Society
FUN Society
FUN
Society
is a dynamic, youth-driven organization dedicated to making learning about the
environment and becoming an agent for positive change a fun and rewarding
experience. FUN Society is a registered Canadian charity that creates and runs
hands-on environmental education programs for kids and youth. We currently
operate our FUN Camps and our FUN Champs Social Change Program in
Victoria, British Columbia. Our vision is to be a leader in environmental
education that inspires people into action, helping to create a world where an
aware and educated society works together to create positive change.
Society
is a dynamic, youth-driven organization dedicated to making learning about the
environment and becoming an agent for positive change a fun and rewarding
experience. FUN Society is a registered Canadian charity that creates and runs
hands-on environmental education programs for kids and youth. We currently
operate our FUN Camps and our FUN Champs Social Change Program in
Victoria, British Columbia. Our vision is to be a leader in environmental
education that inspires people into action, helping to create a world where an
aware and educated society works together to create positive change.
FUN
Camps
are award winning summer day camps for children and youth ages 6 to 16 where
each week focuses on a different environmental issue. Theme-based activities
are paired with environmental education and adventure activities to help
reconnect youth to their environment and inspire them towards action. Each
camper also plans a “passion project” – a mini action project designed to make
the world better.
Camps
are award winning summer day camps for children and youth ages 6 to 16 where
each week focuses on a different environmental issue. Theme-based activities
are paired with environmental education and adventure activities to help
reconnect youth to their environment and inspire them towards action. Each
camper also plans a “passion project” – a mini action project designed to make
the world better.
The
FUN Champs Social Change Program is an awards program that provides
local children and youth with the mentorship and financial support they need to
turn their dreams of creating a better world into a reality. Each September we
will wrap up our FUN Camps with a gala to showcase our amazing campers and share
highlights from the summer. At this gala, youth who are particularly passionate
about their project idea from the summer can pitch it to a panel of judges.
Winners become FUN Champs and are given not only financial support but also a
mentor to help make their project a reality over the following year with weekly
meetings and monthly group skill building workshops.
FUN Champs Social Change Program is an awards program that provides
local children and youth with the mentorship and financial support they need to
turn their dreams of creating a better world into a reality. Each September we
will wrap up our FUN Camps with a gala to showcase our amazing campers and share
highlights from the summer. At this gala, youth who are particularly passionate
about their project idea from the summer can pitch it to a panel of judges.
Winners become FUN Champs and are given not only financial support but also a
mentor to help make their project a reality over the following year with weekly
meetings and monthly group skill building workshops.
We
are looking for an enthusiastic, inspiring, and innovative leader to act as
Programs Coordinator and share their wisdom and experience with youth, feel
ownership over both programs and treat them as their own. The successful
candidate will be passionate about the environment as well as working with
youth.
are looking for an enthusiastic, inspiring, and innovative leader to act as
Programs Coordinator and share their wisdom and experience with youth, feel
ownership over both programs and treat them as their own. The successful
candidate will be passionate about the environment as well as working with
youth.
Required
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
- Experience
coordinating and supervising summer day camps for children and youth - Past
experience and a passion for working with youth aged 6-16 - Knowledge
of environmental issues and sustainability - Leadership
skills and past experience in coordination and leadership - Skilled
in group facilitation and dynamics - Excellent
communication skills - Self-starter,
problem solver and the ability to think on the spot - Ability
to manage time and work in an unsupervised and self-directed manner - Passion
for the planet and all beings on it and a desire to create positive change - Demonstrates
this passion in their daily life - First
aid training and CPR - Positive,
energetic, compassionate, fun, outgoing and creative
Appreciated
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes (not required)
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes (not required)
- Training
or degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Education, Child and
Youth Care, Education or related discipline (or currently obtaining
degree) - Experience
in drama, art, sports, science, technology or music - Experience
in outdoor education or environmental leadership - Experience
with alternative energy, organic agriculture, bike maintenance etc. - Lifeguarding
certificate
Responsibilities
- Implementation
and coordination of FUN Camps (Summer day camps in July/August) - Implementation
and coordination of FUN Champs Social Change Awards program (September –
June) - Cooperative
curriculum and program development - Administrative
tasks relating to the programs including building schedules, preparing
materials, promotion and outreach - Liaising
with schools and like minded organizations - Supervision
of FUN Staff and volunteers (mostly during summer months) - Supervision,
education and mentorship of children and youth - Website
maintenance - Professional
communication with parents, children and partners - Reports
to the FUN Society’s Manager of Operations
Other
details
details
Salary:
- $1,500
/ month September 1st – April 30th - $3,000
/ month May 1st – August 31st
Hours:
- 20
hours a week, September through April (these hours will be more flexible –
evenings and weekends will be required) - 40
hours a week, May through August (8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday)
Start
Date:
Open until filled
Date:
Open until filled
Locations: Victoria, BC
Questions
and applications should be directed to:
and applications should be directed to:
Lucas Ker
lucas @funsociety.ca*
250-891-1067
Please
send an application outlining how this job was made for you – creativity is
encouraged!
send an application outlining how this job was made for you – creativity is
encouraged!